Our client, Gopher Heating, was featured on WCCO last evening! Gopher Heating’s president has some valuable information for local Minnesota homeowners!

Gopher Heating & Air Conditioning

Last evening, Gopher Heating’s president, Dennis, was on WCCO‘s evening news discussing the rising cost of heating this winter season. In case you didn’t catch it  – watch the video here!

Here is the article from WCCO’s website:

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“MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Heating costs hit record lows because of last year’s mild winter, but predictions of a “normal” season this year could mean a big increase.

Minnesota’s Energy Department estimates a rise in heating bills: 20 percent for houses using oil, 15 percent for natural gas customers, 13 percent for propane and 5 percent for electricity.

The price of natural gas is only predicted to rise less than a percent over last year, but the experts at Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning say anything can happen.

“We’re on the low end now, but they do fluctuate, so who knows,” said owner Dennis O’Brien.

O’Brien says saving starts…

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Our CEO’s Speaking Engagement

SOMOD | 22’s CEO, Hana-April Chughtai, took part in Hamline University MBA Associations’s (HUMBAA)  Success Series Part II speaking engagement this past Friday evening. The purpose of the seminar is to allow Hamline’s MBA students an opportunity to connect with leaders and alumni in the business world. Other speakers at Friday’s event included Isaias Zamarripa, the founder and CEO of Three Degrees from Isaias, and James Williams, the President of MentorMate.

Hana was honored to share how she became a leader in the event management and planning business. The presentation highlighted her entry in to the business, and detailed the beginnings of SOMOD | 22’s sister company, Mani Mela. Mani Mela emerged as an idea when Hana helped coordinate a fashion show where the stylist neglected to show up. As Hana rushed to style models, she realized the benefit a company that could handle all logistics (beauty artistry, logistics, florals, design, etc.) would be to the event management market, and that is how Mani Mela came to be. 

SOMOD | 22 was also given a formal introduction to the attendees of the program. Hana shared details of the new company, how it differs from Mani Mela, and the inspiration behind the company.

It was a great evening of networking and hearing success stories from prominent business people, and a great way to promote SOMOD | 22 in the metro area.   

What We’ve Done: Optum Pro Cycling 2012 Team Launch presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies Team

Things are busy, busy, busy around our office this month. Our team spent last week finalizing all details for the Human Development Foundation’s 15th Annual Fundraising Dinner which took place in Chicago this past Saturday. It was a fun evening which raised money for the HDF – an amazing organization aiming to end poverty in Pakistan. SOMOD | 22 was so pleased to be able to help manage this event. More details to come later!

What we wanted to show you now, however, is an example of the work we have done for one of our corporate clients. This past January we were honored to manage the Optum Pro Cycling 2012 Team Launch presented by Kelly Benefits Strategies Team. From the team presentation to the candy bar – the event was a memorable success. 

Optum approached SOMOD | 22 looking for an event that was branded from beginning to end, with attention paid to every detail. We were ecstatic, because we knew this was right up our alley. Not only do we create branded events, our goal is to seamlessly manage events so that our clients don’t have to spend wasted time worrying about an event on top of millions of other things they need to do. Below you will see some of the details of how we incorporated important aspects of Optum’s brand in to this spectacular evening, without any stress for our corporate client.

This event was to announce the new lineup of racers and to establish goodwill towards the Optum brand by offering an opportunity to socialize with racers, their families, and other fans with food and drinks and great music. 

The event took place at the Guthrie Theater located on the outskirts of downtown Minneapolis. It is an exceptional venue whose surroundings instantly add a modern touch and plenty of class to any event. Parked outside was Optum’s company car, which was warmly received by all guests. Many stopped to tell our staff how much they loved it!

Keeping a consistent branding throughout the event was one of SOMOD | 22’s key goals. One of the very fun and unique ways we kept Optum at the focus of every attendee was this branded overhead light. Guests enjoy their food and drink, and Optum stayed at the top of their mind.

The racing team’s colors are grey and orange, so to keep consistent messaging and also to add a vibrant pop of color, we used these chic grey table covers and kept all florals and treats orange. These treats from various local bakeries were a hit, and guests got to show a bit of team spirit while indulging. 

Seen again here is another team spirited linen and flower combination. This first picture shows a cocktail table placed in front of a screen showing highlights from team’s previous seasons. This decor is not only elegant, but it is relevant. It adds class, but it also keep consistency with all elements of the event.

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SOMOD | 22 is proud to announce we are partnering with Optum again this June for an event for their Nature Valley Grand Prix race. The details are in the works right now, but stay tuned for more information!

To find out how SOMOD | 22 can create an event to remember for your business or corporation, e-mail us at somod22@manimela.com or give us a call at 612.877.0897.

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Introducing SOMOD | 22

Let us introduce ourselves, we are SOMOD | 22 – a brand new global event management company created by talented professionals with a diverse array of backgrounds. Our headquarters are in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but we feel the world is our home – and our networks and clients reflect this belief, with partners and opportunities that span the globe.

The professionals who make up our team have exemplary backgrounds in event management and consulting, marketing, promotions, public relations, and branding. If you are looking for an all-inclusive, stress free, and high-end event, SOMOD | 22 is where your search ends. From start to finish and beyond, we work to create an event that is a realization of our client’s vision, and more.

A strategically planned and executed event is more than just an evening of fun – it is an opportunity to take your company to the next level. A great event can establish credibility and goodwill towards your brand or business, and we would love to help you do just that. To see what we can do for you, visit our Contact page to get in touch.

Stay tuned for more information about SOMOD | 22 coming soon. Follow us on Facebook to keep up with all the exciting things we have coming up.